CPD articles

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Assessment, prevention and treatment of faecal incontinence in older people

Faecal incontinence is an impaired ability to control th

19 Sep 2018
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Assessment and management of older people with venous leg ulcers

A venous leg ulcer (VLU) is defined as the loss of skin below the knee on the leg or foot

20 Jun 2018
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Accupuncture

Pain is a diverse, individual experience and is associated with distr

31 Oct 2017
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Nutrition

Pressure ulcers are painful, and affect patients’ health, mobility an

29 Jun 2017

Pressure ulcers are painful, and affect patien

15 Jun 2017

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common progressi

04 Jun 2017
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Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common progressive neurological conditi

30 May 2017
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Skin tears

Skin tears are common in older people.

27 Apr 2017
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Pressure ulcers

Pressure ulcer prevention in the care home setting can be challenging

30 Mar 2017

Pressure ulcer prevention in the care home set

21 Mar 2017
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Hydration

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older people, with the

28 Feb 2017

Frailty is a clinical syndrome that focuses on loss of reserve, energy

23 Sep 2015

Social isolation and loneliness are significant threats for older peop

26 Aug 2015

This article explores the use of reflection and critical thinking duri

24 Jun 2015

Poor appetite is a common problem in older people living at home and i

27 May 2015

National guidance for working with people whose behaviour challenges i

02 Mar 2015

Parkinson’s in old age can be a complex individual condition that affe

31 Oct 2014

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